Jeremy Renner is an American actor known for his roles in both independent and mainstream films. He gained critical acclaim for his performances in "Dahmer" and "Neo Ned" before landing supporting roles in movies like "S.W.A.T." and "28 Weeks Later." Renner's breakthrough came with his Academy Award-nominated roles in "The Hurt Locker" and "The Town," establishing him as a prominent Hollywood actor.
January 7, 1971: Birth of Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner was born on January 7, 1971.
1989: Graduation from High School
Jeremy Renner graduated from Fred C. Beyer High School in Modesto, California, in 1989.
1995: Film Debut in "National Lampoon's Senior Trip"
Jeremy Renner made his film debut in the comedy "National Lampoon's Senior Trip" in 1995, marking the beginning of his acting career.
1999: Guest Roles on Television Shows
Renner appeared in guest roles on several television shows in 1999, including "Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane," "The Net," and "The Time of Your Life."
2000: Guest Role on "Angel"
Jeremy Renner had a guest role on the television series "Angel" in 2000.
2001: Guest Role on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation"
Renner made a guest appearance in an episode of the popular crime drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" in 2001.
2002: Renner's Breakthrough Role in "Dahmer"
In 2002, Jeremy Renner starred in the film "Dahmer," portraying the notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. This challenging role brought him critical acclaim and a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Lead Male.
2003: Appearance in Pink's "Trouble" Music Video
Jeremy Renner appeared as a "Bad Boy Sheriff" in Pink's music video for her song "Trouble" in 2003.
2004: Appearance in "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things"
Jeremy Renner appeared in the film "The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things" in 2004.
2005: Critical Acclaim for "Neo Ned"
In 2005, Renner starred in the film "Neo Ned," where his performance as a neo-Nazi skinhead in a psychiatric hospital earned him awards at several film festivals, including the Palm Beach International Film Festival Award for Best Actor.
2006: Starring Role in "Love Comes to the Executioner"
Renner starred alongside Ginnifer Goodwin in the film "Love Comes to the Executioner" in 2006.
2007: Supporting Roles in Acclaimed Films
Renner took on supporting roles in two critically acclaimed films in 2007: "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" and "28 Weeks Later."
2009: Academy Award Nomination for "The Hurt Locker"
Jeremy Renner's performance as Sergeant First Class William James in the 2009 Iraq War thriller "The Hurt Locker" earned him widespread recognition and his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. He also received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for this role.
2010: Critical Acclaim and Awards Attention for "The Town"
Renner's performance in the 2010 film "The Town," directed by Ben Affleck, garnered significant critical praise and his second Academy Award nomination, this time for Best Supporting Actor. He also received his first Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor and a Screen Actors Guild nomination.
2011: Birth of Renner's Youngest Sibling
Jeremy Renner's youngest sibling was born in 2011. He is the oldest of seven children.
2011: Leading Role in "The Bourne Legacy"
Renner took on the lead role of Aaron Cross in "The Bourne Legacy" (2011), the fourth installment in the Bourne film franchise.
2012: Joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hawkeye
Jeremy Renner joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Clint Barton / Hawkeye in the film "The Avengers," released in May 2012.
January 2013: Release of "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters"
The action horror film "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters," starring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton, was released in January 2013.
December 2013: Release of "American Hustle"
The critically acclaimed dramedy "American Hustle," featuring Jeremy Renner as part of an ensemble cast, was released in December 2013.
2013: Starring Roles in "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" and "American Hustle"
Renner starred in two major films released in 2013: the action horror film "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" alongside Gemma Arterton and the critically acclaimed dramedy "American Hustle," featuring an ensemble cast including Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Amy Adams, and Jennifer Lawrence.
January 13, 2014: Jeremy Renner marries Sonni Pacheco
On January 13, 2014, Jeremy Renner married Canadian model Sonni Pacheco.
October 2014: Release of "Kill the Messenger"
Jeremy Renner starred as journalist Gary Webb in the film "Kill the Messenger," which was released in October 2014. Renner also co-produced the film.
December 2014: Premiere of "The Throwaways"
"The Throwaways," a film executive produced by Jeremy Renner, premiered on Crackle in December 2014.
December 30, 2014: Sonni Pacheco files for divorce from Jeremy Renner
Sonni Pacheco filed for divorce from Jeremy Renner on December 30, 2014, citing irreconcilable differences. They agreed to share custody of their daughter.
2014: Jeremy Renner establishes home in Nevada and pursues business ventures
Since 2014, Jeremy Renner has resided in Washoe County, Nevada. In addition to his acting career, Renner co-owns a house renovation company with his friend and fellow actor, Kristoffer Winters.
July 2015: Release of "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation"
"Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation," featuring Jeremy Renner reprising his role in the franchise, hit theaters in July 2015.
2015: Return to the "Mission: Impossible" Franchise
Jeremy Renner returned to the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, reprising his role in "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation," released in July 2015.
2016: Producer on "The Founder"
Jeremy Renner served as a producer on the film "The Founder," starring Michael Keaton as Ray Kroc. The film was released in 2016.
2016: Executive Producer on "Knightfall"
Jeremy Renner took on the role of executive producer for the historical drama series "Knightfall," which aired on History in 2016.
2016: Starring Roles in "Captain America: Civil War" and "Arrival"
Renner appeared as Hawkeye again in "Captain America: Civil War" and starred alongside Amy Adams in the sci-fi film "Arrival," both released in 2016.
March 2017: Launch of Jeremy Renner's mobile app
Jeremy Renner ventured into the digital world with the launch of his own mobile app, "Jeremy Renner" (Android) and "Jeremy Renner Official" (iOS), in March 2017, developed in collaboration with Escapex.
October 2017: Allegations of censorship and bullying on Jeremy Renner's app surface
By October 2017, concerns regarding censorship, bullying, and potential manipulation of contests began to emerge within the community on Jeremy Renner's app.
2017: On-Set Injuries
During the filming of "Tag" in 2017, Jeremy Renner sustained injuries, fracturing both his right elbow and left wrist.
2017: Starring Role in "Wind River"
Jeremy Renner starred in the film "Wind River" with Elizabeth Olsen, his co-star from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was released in 2017.
July 2018: Jeremy Renner cast as Twitch Williams in "Spawn" reboot
In July 2018, Jeremy Renner was chosen to play the role of Twitch Williams in the upcoming reboot of the movie "Spawn", directed by Todd McFarlane.
2018: Release of "Tag"
The film "Tag," which Jeremy Renner worked on despite sustaining injuries during production, was released in 2018.
2018: Jeremy Renner featured in Sam Feldt's single "Heaven (Don't Have a Name)"
Jeremy Renner's musical talents were showcased in 2018 when he was featured in Sam Feldt's single, "Heaven (Don't Have a Name)".
April 2019: "Fast Company" features Jeremy Renner's app
In April 2019, Fast Company published an article about Jeremy Renner's mobile app, describing it as "a surprising new kind of social media".
September 2019: Jeremy Renner's app shut down following impersonation issues
In September 2019, comedian Stefan Heck brought to light a flaw in Jeremy Renner's app that allowed replies to appear as if they were sent by Renner himself. This discovery led to misuse, prompting Renner to request Escapex to shut down the app.
2019: Jeremy Renner stars in "Avengers: Endgame"
In 2019, Jeremy Renner reprised his role as Hawkeye in the movie "Avengers: Endgame", a significant role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
March 2020: Jeremy Renner releases debut EP "The Medicine"
March 2020 marked the release of "The Medicine", the first extended play by Jeremy Renner.
2021: Jeremy Renner stars in "Hawkeye" series and "Mayor of Kingstown"
In 2021, Jeremy Renner took on the lead role in the Disney+ series "Hawkeye", revisiting his Marvel character. The same year, he also starred in another series, "Mayor of Kingstown", which premiered on Paramount+.
2021: Starring in the "Hawkeye" Miniseries
Renner continued his role as Hawkeye in the Disney+ miniseries "Hawkeye," which premiered in 2021.
January 1, 2023: Jeremy Renner hospitalized after snowplow accident
On January 1, 2023, Jeremy Renner suffered a serious accident involving a snowplow, resulting in blunt chest trauma and numerous broken bones. He was airlifted to Renown Regional Medical Center and underwent surgery. His quick actions saved his nephew from being hit by the snowplow.
2023: "Mayor of Kingstown" renewed for a second season
In 2023, "Mayor of Kingstown", starring Jeremy Renner, returned for its second season.
January 1, 2024: Release of Jeremy Renner's album "Wait"
"Wait", the new album by Jeremy Renner, is scheduled to be released on January 1, 2024, marking the one-year anniversary of his accident.
2024: Jeremy Renner appears in Super Bowl commercial for Silk
Jeremy Renner, along with his daughter, appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for the brand Silk in 2024.